Danny Mitchell, a Catholic school student in working class West Belfast, longs for a better life. Danny, who dreams of glory on the football fields, convinces himself he could become the greatest soccer player in Ireland, if he improves his rhythm. Thinking he could emulate his athletic hero Pele and Carlos Riga of Belfast United, he sets his sights on learning the Samba. Little does he know that his weekly lessons are going to completely change his life, causing him to collide with an unexpected hurdle.